“Educating for Life!” Parent Ambassador Training Session We believe that parents are the best advocates for the school and can greatly influence others that OLPH is the “Best School in the Universe.” Agenda “EducatingforLife!” • Importance of Parent Ambassadors • Why OLPH? • What do you love about OLPH School? • Become a Parent Ambassador • Closing Prayer Importance of Parent Ambassadors “EducatingforLife!” • Bishop Larry Silva spearheaded the program in the Hawaii Catholic Schools • Sister Davilyn and the School Board appointed the PTSA Executive Board to be the lead in the Parent Ambassador Program • Many Catholic schools are struggling financially because of less than optimal enrollment. • This program uses the most effective agents for recruitment: Parents of students who attend Catholic schools • Parent Ambassadors will speak to other parents about how OLPH is the best school to send their children to. Importance of Parent Ambassadors “EducatingforLife!” • Schools must be proactive in recruiting, motivating, training and supporting parent ambassadors. • This program is intended to assist schools in this very important endeavor: • Renewing Our Commitment to Catholic Schools • Strengthening the Catholic Identity and Mission of Catholic Schools • Creating teams to assist in school needs (IT, Fine Arts, etc…) Why OLPH? “EducatingforLife!” OurLadyofPerpetualHelpSchool IsaMemberof: • Hawaii Catholic Schools (HCS) • National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) IsAccreditedby: • Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA) • Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Why OLPH? “EducatingforLife!” • SchoolMissionStatement We, the faith community at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School and Church, in partnership with parents, and with Jesus as our Model, educate students to be active Catholics, responsive producers, holistic learners, and capable communicators. • SchoolPhilosophy Our Lady of Perpetual Help School and Church, committed to the mission of Jesus Christ in building the Kingdom of God, firmly believes in the holistic development of the child. Parents, as the primary educators, work together with the administration, faculty, and staff to achieve the fullest potential of each child, thus preparing the child to become an active Catholic who serves the community. Why OLPH? “EducatingforLife!” • FacultyandStaffMissionStatement We, the faith-filled faculty and staff at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, are called to be models of Christ, creators of a nurturing environment, positive collaborators with parents and colleagues, and educators committed to the spiritual, academic, and social development of conscientious life-long learners. • FacultyandStaffVisionStatement We, the faculty and staff of Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, foster a loving, caring, nurturing environment while building the Kingdom of God. We teach knowing that each student will make a difference in the universe by being a positive agent of change. We are passionately committed to the holistic formation of lifelong learners who live Christian values in loving and serving our Lord and others. Why OLPH? “EducatingforLife!” • SchoolwideLearningExpectations • ActiveCatholicswho: • prepare for and participate in the liturgy • participate in outreach and service projects • pray using various forms of prayer • are called to demonstrate care and respect for others as Jesus did, in making life-giving choices based on their Catholic faith • exhibit a sense of belonging and friendship through interaction with one another • recognize and respect diversity Why OLPH? “EducatingforLife!” • SchoolwideLearningExpectations • ResponsiveProducerswho: • show their knowledge of subject matter in various and creative ways • can proficiently comprehend materials read • develop research, study, and listening skills • express themselves creatively • use technology effectively and progressively • assess their own strengths and areas of improvement • use their individual gifts and talents Why OLPH? “EducatingforLife!” • SchoolwideLearningExpectations • CapableCommunicatorswho: • show good listening skills • work cooperatively within group settings • demonstrate with confidence their thoughts and feelings through verbal and written expressions • can write using correct grammar and mechanics • exercise their civic duties and responsibilities • are building organizational and leadership skills